Coolidge Attacks Inheritance Taxes as Confiscation
President Coolidge denounces Federal and State inheritance taxes as socialism or confiscation at the National Tax Association conference. He calls for reducing state levies and gradual federal withdrawal, arguing the tax burden nears confiscation and that policy decisions should be debated openly by the people. He adds fortunes can aid national development if properly managed.
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United Press
Washington
Coolidge
National Tax Association
Guardian of Chicago Millionaire Orphan in Coroner Probe
Letters from William D. Shepherd to nurse Estelle Gehling introduced at inquest into William N. McClintock death. Gifted stock certificates and cash shown as possible motive as McClintock, heir to 3 million estate, lay near typhoid death before planned marriage to Isabelle Pope. Shepherd refused to answer. nurse testified about meetings. will left estate to Shepherd with 8000 dollars yearly to Pope.
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Shepherd
McClintock
Guardian of Chicago
Bu_United
William D. Shepherd
William N. McClintock
Young McClintock
Estelle Gehling
Isabelle Pope
Northwestern University
Miss Pope
Harry Olson
Miss Gehling
Liberty Silver Mining Company
Olson
Legislative Jam Forecast as House Eyes March 9 Deadline
Observers note a tense session as the biennial appropriations bill looms before the House with a March 9 closing date. Speaker Leslie calls for a Saturday session while Ways and Means and Senate Finance push tentative increases: $65,000 for a hospital at the State Reformatory, $87,000 for a deficiency, $10,000 for enforcing prohibition, and $7,000 for furnace stokers at the State Farm.
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House
Leslie
House Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Indiana State Reformatory
Indiana
Extradition Honored For Four Arrested In Marshall
A Springfield dispatch reports Governor Small honored extradition papers for Hazel Dunlap, James Dunlap, Harry Vickers and Frank Velay. They were arrested at Marshall, Illinois, found in an auto owned by Walter T. Murray of this city. Detectives Irick and Giles proceed to Marshall to return the four.
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United Press
Springfield
Ill
Small
Hazel Dunlap
James Dunlap
Harry Vickers
Frank Velay
Marshall, Ill
Walter T. Murray
Richland St
Irick and
Giles
Marshall
Stay Out of Politics Says Mayor on Jobs
Mayor Shank urged a young salesman to avoid politics, arguing stability favors steady work. He claimed many in politics live precariously, facing job loss when a candidate fails, and advised sticking to a reliable, long term paycheck.
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Shank
Assessments to Fall in Minth district, Indiana
Farm land in eight counties in the Minth district will be assessed 10 to 80 percent lower this spring under a schedule adopted by district assessors. Little or no reductions apply to improvements, while livestock will be appraised at market price minus hauling cost.
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Noblesville
Ind
Bed
Minth’ District
One Way Trial Plan Smoothed Out by Board
City adopts a one way trial traffic scheme for Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue from 7 to 9 am and 4:30 to 6:30 pm to ease rush hour. Hoosier Motor Club and Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association support the plan but seek an ordinance from the council. Bus rerouting approved. safety zones to be added along key streets and bridge approaches. report to council after one week.
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Meridian St
Capitol Ave
New York
Board of Safety
Ernest L. Kingston
A. Smith Bowman
People’s Motor Coach Company
North St
Delaware 8 St
Kingston
New York St
Bowman
Hoosier Motor Club
Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association
Delaware St
Fall Creek
Senate Ave
Senate
Northwestern
Northwestern Ave
Illinois St
Shank
Herman F. Rikhoff
Sixteenth St
E. Washington St
Pine
Chamber of Commerce outlines year's policies at luncheon
The Chamber of Commerce Industries committee outlined the year’s policies and activities during a luncheon today at the chamber. G. M. Williams, chairman, presided over the meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce Industries Committee
Chamber
G. M. Williams
Free books history as Indianapolis school tax bill delayed
The Indiana House backed a committee report to indefinitely postpone the Hinkle measure allowing school commissioners to levy a special tax for free history books. In Rome, Premier Mussolini shows continuing recovery from influenza with ministers De Stefani and Rocco also improving.
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Indianapolis
House
Hinkle
United Press
Rome
Mussolini
Proposed 1 Cent Tax Levy for Local Improvements
A bill introduced in the Indiana House by Representative Mendenhall of Indianapolis proposes a general tax to cover expenses for local subdivision improvements. The plan would create a 1 cent levy to fund these projects.
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Indiana House
Mendenhall
Indianapolis
Oldest Great Bareback Rider Faces Eviction in Poverty
Anna Tompkins Jackson once the greatest horseback rider, 82, faces eviction for $11 monthly rent arrears. She recalls a life with Barnum and Bailey, starting at 15 in Newark, later boxing and fencing, now seeking work amid rheumatic pain and winter hardships.
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Anna Tompkins
Anna Tompkins Jackson
Anna (Tompkins) Jackson
Newark
N. J
New York
Union Square
Barnum and Bailey's
Anna Jackson
Circus
Mayor Outlines Political Moves In City Manager Debate
City manager form of government drawing support from the Indianapolis Real Estate Board civic affairs committee led by H L Richards as Mayor Shank vows to oppose rival Ralph Lemeke if he seeks mayoral race. Board backs circulation of petitions to promote the manager plan with cooperation from civic groups and business leaders.
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Shank
Real Estate Board Committee
Lemcke
Indianapols Real Estate Board
H. L. Richards
Ralph Lemeke
John Zener
Georges W. Coffin
Shank-Jewett-Le
Herfiey T. Hottel
Indianapolis
John F. ‘White
Federation ‘of Civic’ Clubs
Edward O. Snethen
Meyer-Kiser Bank
Residents Demand Cinders as Streets Stay In Bad Shape
Residents petition for cinders on Concord Street between Tenth and Sixteenth Streets. Officials report delays due to uneven distribution and ongoing street repairs. Complaints reference Sugar Grove Avenue and Beleventh Street.
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Concord ST
Tenth
Sixteenth Sts
Board of Works
Sugar Grove Ave
Gim St
Boyd Ave
Sibert
Beleventh St
Bellevieu Pl
Mount St
Bandits Hold Up Suburban Bank For 12000
Two gunmen robbed the Mortar Grove Trust and Savings Bank near Chicago stealing $12,000. The cashier and two customers were described as unharmed as police began searches for the suspects.
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Chicago
Mortar Grove Trust and Savings Bank
Deo
Drug store robbed. two men sought after bold hold up
Police seek two colored men who robbed Thomas H. Prewitt, owner of a drug store at 1302 Roosevelt Ave. of $31. One man demanded cigarettes and pointed a revolver. the other stood by in a car. Officers obtained the license number.
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Thomas H. Prewitt
Roosevelt Ave
Prewitt
State House Debates Indiana Dental College Purchase
Indiana lawmakers clash over a proposed $40,000 State purchase of the Indiana Dental College. Representative De Haven proposes an official property valuation and a joint House Senate visit with the Governor, then revises to a House committee only.
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Indiana
Indiana Dental College
J. Glenn Harris
Gary
de Haven
Indianapolis
House
Senate
Leslie
Harris
Barlow
Monroe
Bond
Williams
Kissinger
Bondman Eli Gmil Is Freed on Vagancy Charge
Eli Gmil a 31 year old bondsman of 11444 N West St was arrested in an upstairs corridor at police headquarters by Trafficman Morrisey and discharged by City Judge Pro Tem Clarrett Olds on a vag rancy charge today. Judge Delbert C Wilmeth had ordered Gmil from the building.
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Eli Gmil
N. West St
Morrisey
Clarrett Olds
Delbert C. Wilmeth
Gmil
Sipe Freed of Charges Reveals State Evidence
Sipe testifies that Hunt and Latta knew of his small personal bank balance when urging investment in a private enterprise. The proceedings show detailed statements and cross examination focusing on financial backing and alleged influence.
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Sipe
Prosecutor Remy Nolls Probing Former Clerk in Embezzlement Case
Edwin A. Hunt real estate dealer stands trial in Criminal Court with alleged conspiracy involving Richard V. Sipe former county clerk and Will H. Latta to embezzle 10000 in county funds. Sipe testifies about loan steps and constitutional rights while the defense fights for information.
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Edwin A. Hunt
Washington Blvd
Richard V. Sipe
Will H. Latta
Claypool
Sipe
Hunt and Latta
Dimmer Headlight Bill Introduced by Indiana Rep
A bill in the Indiana House proposed by Representative Harris Ellettsville would fine motorists who fail to dim headlights at night. Offenses carry $10 for first, $25 for second, and $100 for a third offense.
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Indiana
Harris Ellettsville
Pension Bill Heads For Senate Vote Amid Debate
State Senator Nejdl with Republican floor leader Whiting urged a final Senate vote on an old age pension bill this afternoon. Senator Lindley opposed, calling the measure socialistic as it proposes a $25 monthly pension for needy residents over 65 and creates county level pension boards to replace local relief systems.
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Nejdl
Whiting
Senate
Lindley
Kingman
Reward Offered in Cunningham Murder Case
Reward of 500 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of R. N. Cunningham a feed dealer in Advance Indiana found dead at his place of business today by R A Cunningham a brother. He was struck on the back of the head and robbed of about 100 dollars. His briefcase was recovered in the canal the next day. Detectives seek clues to the slayer.
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R. N. Cunningham
Advance
Ind
R. A. Cunningham
W. Washington Sr
Advance Citizens
Glenn Waters
State Bank of Advance
Senate action ends state board of education in Indiana
Senator Lindley’s measure abolishes the existing thirteen member board and replaces it with a two member per party appointed panel with no salary. The bill passes the Senate 32 to 8 and moves to the House as Cravens opposes while Indiana and Purdue presidents support the change for their workload relief.
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Lindley
Board of Education
State Superintendent of Instruction
Diana Senate
Indiana
Purdue Universities
Indiana State Normal
Indianapolis
South Bend
Evansville
Cravens
Madison
Eratic
Purdue
Emison Named Judge of Knox County Superior Court
Governor signs bill creating Knox County Superior Court at Vincennes and appoints John Emison, assistant U S district attorney, as judge. Emison, a DePauw and Harvard Law graduate, is brother of Ewing Emison, Indiana campaign manager. He is a member of Kappa Psi.
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Willis
Vincennes
Knox County
Cennes
John Emison
United States
Emison
de University
Harvard Law
Ewing Pengy5cennes
Indiana
Kent Coolidge
Kappa Psi Fraternity
Evans Sworn as Deputy Clerk of the Federal Court
Miss Lucy Lenora Evans of Michigan Street is sworn in as deputy clerk by William P. Kappes. Evans succeeds Mrs. Clark Quellhorst as the prior clerk, marking a change in the Federal office.
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Lucy Lenora Evans
Michigan St
William P. Kappes
Miss Evans
Clark Quellhorst
Haan
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